Susie M Stanley has over 30 years of experience in Catholic ministry, including youth ministry, administration, and business management. She seeks to continue her ministry within the St. Petersburg Diocese. She has a proven track record of successfully growing youth programs and collaborating with others. She brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to her work.

1. Susie M Stanley
405 S. Dale Mabry #154  Tampa, FL 33609  (813) 454-1444  SusieMStanley@aol.com
Loving Franciscan spirit experienced working in a Catholic setting since 1981 including:
administration, business management, stewardship, talent acquisition, capital campain experience for
multi-million dollar building project and specializing in Youth & Young Adult Ministry is currently
seeking to continue ministering to others within the St. Petersburg Diocese.
Professional Ministry Experience
 Re-activated a small youth group into a vibrant Jr. & Sr. High Youth Ministry full of creativity.
 Worked with young adults to form a Parish CYA ministry and supported a Newman community
 Maintained a YM income source by promoting a multi-generational outreach.
 Maintaind a vibrant Youth Ministry based on the USCCB document “Renewing Youth Ministry”.
 Trained other YMs in the 8 Components and developing Assets in their parish communities.
 Met the needs of the youth by provided tutoring, community service opportunties, social
activities, athletics, music, youth liturgies, Catechesis & Catholic Apologetics.
 Lead a group of Youth Leaders through monthly and quarterly Christian Leadership Training.
 Brought a team of 26 youth through full participation in a diocesan synod.
 Communication Leader between parish ministries, students, parents and volunteers.
 Team Member on Diocean Youth Ministry Team (6 yrs)
 Leader of Deanery Youth Ministry Team (5 yrs)
 Leader of Deanery and committee member on Diocesan Vocations Council (3 yr)
 Collaborated with St. Mary’s Press on a book project for new parish Youth Ministries. (1mo)
 Managed the Parish Office at St. Charles Borromeo in Bloomington, IN (3yrs)
 Applied Critical Thinking skills as a Stewardship Leader at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (5 yrs)
 Finance Council Member at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (4 yrs)
 Parish Office Staff at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (5 yrs)
 Capital Campaign Leader for Youth Center at St. James Parish, Davis, CA (3 yrs)
 Bulletin Editor at St. James Parish, Davis CA (3 yrs)
 Team Leader for CARA study St. James Parish, Davis, CA (1 yr)
Employment / Volunteer History
 Franciscan Center of Tampa, Tamp, FL Current (volunteer)
 St. Paul Parish, Carrollwood, FL July 2009 – Current (volunteer)
 Nativity Parish, Brandon, FL September 2005 – July 2009 (volunteer)
 Alanon Family Groups & Alateen in District 8 of Northern Florida Region (volunteer)
 St. James Parish, Davis, CA September 1997 – February 2005 (Paid Staff)
 St. James Parish, Davis, CA July 1991 – August 1997 (Volunteer/stipend)
 Sacramento Diocese, Sacramento CA (speaker, trainer, retreat leader, vocation team) September
91-February 2005 (per event)
 St. Marys Parish, Vacaville, CA September 1987 – June 1991 (Paid Staff)
 St. Charles Boromeo, Bloomington, IN September 1981 – May 1985 (Paid Staff)
Education
 Echos of Faith with Rev. Len Piotrowski at St. Pauls, Tampa, FL - current
 SFO Preparation, St. Patrick’s South Tampa, FL – (Secular Franciscan Order) - current
 Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute – DOSP - current
 Safe Environment Training St. Pete Dioc. (August 2005)
 Safe Environment Train the Trainer – Sacramento Dio. ( Fall 2001)
 Echos of Faith Catechsis Formation Leader – St. James Parish, Sacramento Dio. (2001-2005)
 Catholic Theology for Youth Ministers (1 year certificate) (May 2001)
 Search Institutes 40 Asset Training (Fall 2000)
 Stewardship & Capital Campaign Mgmt, Cincinatti, OH (3 mo certificate) ( Nov 2000)
 Catholic Youth Ministry Certificate (2 year Certificate) (May 1999)
 Life Teen Trainning (various small group training events)
 Various Continued Ed courses CYM, RE, Catholic Theology (Fall 1997 - 2005)
 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN ~ Chemistry (1981-1985)
Objective

2. Susie M Stanley
405 S. Dale Mabry #154  Tampa, FL 33609  (813) 454-1444  SusieMStanley@aol.com
Personal Profile
Seasoned Youth Minister with demonstrated success in creation, interpretation and
application of Renewing the Vision document including mission statement, 3 goals and
8 components of Catholic Youth Ministry, Search Institutes 40 Assets, Catholic
Theology for Teens, training and leading CORE Teams. Experienced in leading Life
Nights and The Edge nights from Life Teen. Demonstrated competence in volunteer
administration, program management, and effective problem-solving, employee and
volunteer relations including recruiting, education, safe environment training and
continued support and retreat/Sabbath days. Self directed and possessing the ability to
effectively manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established time
frames. Excellent confidentiality and problem resolution abilities. Excellent
communication skills (written/verbal/presentation) with supervisors, staff, volunteers,
parents and teens as well as the ability to develop written reports and proposals to the
necessary committees. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under
pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural
difference. Excellent team-building skills, leadership skills, outreach, and assisting
Catholic Youth to be active participants in their faith today.
Speaking * Training * Conferences * Retreats * Mission Trips
 Eucharistic Adoration, Ala-Teen, CORE Team Training, Christian Youth Leadership
 Jr High & Sr. High Retreats, Ala-Teen, Search Intitute 40 Assets
 “Nerve to Serve” vocation awareness conventions for over 400 youth
 Youth Minister Training for new and existing coordinators of CYM and volunteers
National Federation
of  Led Safe Environment Training – for volunteers, jr. high students, sr. high students, and parents
Catholic Youth  Led Echos of Faith Trainer for new catechists
Ministers  Coordinated Volunteer & Ministers Appreciation banquets, retreats and days of Sabbath.
 Parent & Teenager Conferences – fostering communication and relationships. Youth
Conferences: Theology of the Body, Respect Life, Media, Music, Movies, Family & Love,
Celebrating Diversity
 Coordinating Events: Diocesan Youth Conventions, NCYC, World Youth Day, and more.
Personal Ministry Participation
 RCIA Team member and Individual Sponsor (4 yrs)
 Small Christian Community Leader (2 yrs)
 Vocation Ministry Leader (8 yrs)
 Adoration Committee Team Leader (6 yrs)
 Women’s Guild Member (11 yrs), Spiritual leader (2yrs), Treasurer (2yrs), Secretary (2yrs),
Outreach (2yrs)
 Scripture Study Leader (9yrs)
 Disciples in Mission Leader (3yrs)
 Legion of Mary (6 yrs)
 Altar Society (8 yrs)
Secular  Sacristan & Adoration Chapel Staff (9 yrs)
Franciscan  Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (14 yrs)
Five Martyr  Minister of Hospitality (12 yrs)
Region  Staff Support to: Baptimal prep, Marriage Prep, ReMembering, NewDay, Centering Prayer and
St. Michael the Pastoral Care and Catholic School Community K-8.
Archangel  CAST Catholic Active Singles Ministry of Tampa Bay (serving single Catholics 30-59)
Tampa, Florida
 Spirit West Coast, and multiple Service/Mission trips
Associations/Affiliations
 Secular Franciscan - St. Michael the Archangel Fraternity, Five Martyr’s Region (current)
 Franciscan Sisters of Allegany NY Associate, Tampa, FL (current)

3. Susie M Stanley
405 S. Dale Mabry #154  Tampa, FL 33609  (813) 454-1444  SusieMStanley@aol.com
 Nativity Parish
Vocations
Committee
Chairperson
(2006-2008)
 Nativity Parish
Small Christian
Community
Leaders
(2005-2008)
 NFCYM Member
– National
Federation of
Catholic Youth
Ministers
(current)
 CPUS – Member
– Catholic
Professionals of
the United States
(current)
 SHRM – Society
Human Resource
Management &
HR Tampa